U.S. Travelers Advised to Take Precautions against Dengue Disease
The number of dengue cases in the U.S. may be four times greater than once estimated. Travelers to the tropics are strongly advised to take precautions.
May 10, 2012
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Mary King
How to Get Rid of Cold Sores
Find out what causes cold sores, how to get rid of their annoying symptoms, and prevent complications and possible outbreaks of this common viral infection.
May 9, 2012
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Angelica Giron
The Global Soap Project is Saving Lives, One Bar at a Time
Each year, hotels discard millions of bars of soap. The Global Soap Project collects and ships soap to countries that need it the most, thus saving lives.
Apr 9, 2012
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Melody Rhodes
Rings and Handwashing: Do Finger Rings Pose Health Hazards?
Rings may harbor invisible organisms that handwashing does not remove.
Mar 29, 2012
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Melody Rhodes
Helping People of Africa to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease
Simple and low-cost strategies against Dracunculus medinensis, a disease that inflicts pain and suffering to the most "wounded" continent of all.
Dec 20, 2011
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Stavroula Dimitropoulos
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